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Type of nutrient/chemical

DATEM is also formally known as diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides and it is a fat.

Use

It is used to strengthen bread doughs and delay staling of the bread.

Effects of too much/too little

Too much effects weight gain